100 percent of people with Medicare have access to a Medicare Advantage plan that doesn't charge a premium.

33 Medicare Prescription Drug Plans are available in Florida.

77 percent of people with Part D have access to a plan with a lower premium than what they paid in 2011.

34 percent of people with Medicare Part D get the low-income subsidy.

17 Prescription Drug Plans have $0 deductibles.

$15.10 is the lowest monthly premium for a prescription drug plan.

Source: Medicare and Medicaid Services

Medicare's open enrollment period begins Saturday and ends Dec. 7, earlier than the usual Dec. 31.

This year, open enrollment starts earlier and lasts seven weeks, a week longer than pervious enrollment periods. Enrollment season gives enrollees a chance to review their Medicare choices and pick the plan that works for them or keep the plan they have.

Medicare is health insurance for people 65 and older, the disabled and those with permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant.

Under the new Affordable Care Act, people with Medicare can get certain preventive services for free and more affordable prescription drugs. Another important new Medicare benefit offered is the free of charge annual wellness visit.

According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, most people with Medicare have access to a Medicare Advantage plan that doesn't charge a premium.

A. People with Medicare who have limited incomes and resources can qualify for extra help paying for their prescription drug costs. There is no cost to apply for the low-income subsidy. Medicare beneficiaries, can apply online at www.socialsecurity.gov/prescriptionhelp or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213. Hearing-impaired users should call 1-800-325-0778.